vendor-review

Analyze vendor proposals for total cost, risk, and business fit.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills --skill vendor-review-sun2443
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: vendor-review
Source: https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills/tree/main/operations/skills/vendor-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills --skill vendor-review-sun2443

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Vendor decisions often stall or backfire because teams lack a consistent way to compare total cost, evaluate risk, and validate performance and fit before procurement sign-off.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured cost analysis: Builds a Total Cost of Ownership view including year-one costs, multi-year impact, and exit costs like migration and termination fees.
  • Risk assessment: Evaluates financial stability, security and compliance posture, concentration risk, contract lock-in, and business continuity factors.
  • Side-by-side comparison: Produces a comparison matrix and an actionable recommendation when evaluating two vendors or renewal versus replacement.

Quick Start

Use /vendor-review with the vendor name and paste the proposal or contract details so the output includes cost, risk, performance/fit factors, and a recommendation with negotiation points.

Frequently Asked Questions about vendor-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I evaluate vendor proposals using total cost of ownership?

A vendor evaluation assesses total cost of ownership, risk exposure, and business fit to guide procurement decisions. It analyzes year-one costs, multi-year impact, and exit fees to validate vendor performance before sign-off.

What is the best way to compare two vendors side by side for procurement?

The best way to compare two vendors side by side is generating a structured comparison matrix that evaluates cost breakdowns, risk exposure, and performance fit to produce an actionable recommendation with negotiation leverage.

How do I assess contract risk and lock-in before vendor renewal?

Assessing contract risk and lock-in before vendor renewal requires evaluating financial stability, security and compliance posture, concentration risk, and business continuity factors to determine replacement versus renewal viability.

Can I analyze a vendor contract for negotiation leverage points?

Yes, you can analyze a vendor contract for negotiation leverage by providing the vendor name and contract details to generate structured cost breakdowns, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations with specific negotiation points.

What risk factors should I review during vendor evaluation for procurement sign-off?

Risk factors to review during vendor evaluation for procurement sign-off include financial stability, security and compliance posture, concentration risk, contract lock-in, and business continuity factors affecting overall risk exposure.